Echeverría Ilharreborde Scagliotti has developed a robust water law practice, closely linked to its environmental law work, advising clients primarily drawn from the mining, energy, aquaculture and industrial sectors. The team represents companies in administrative and sanctioning procedures before the DGA, and often advises clients on compliance with recent amendments to Chile’s Water Code, particularly in procedures for modifying water collection points and addressing non-use patent issues. José Pedro Scagliotti leads the practice, representing major clients in both strategic and contentious water rights matters. Fellow name partner Jose Domingo Ilharreborde provides legal support on water law issues connected to large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. Recently promoted to the partnership, Felipe Infante contributes to water rights due diligence reviews and advises on regulatory compliance and DGA procedures, while associate Santiago Samaniego further supports the firm’s litigation capacity in water-related matters.
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Key clients
- SQM Litio
- Embotelladora Andina
- Envases Central
- Molibdenos y Metales
- Empresas CMPC (Softys Chile)
- Generadora Metropolitana
- Comfrut Chile
- Revesol
- Inmobiliaria Mon Mapü
- Inversiones Odisea
Work highlights
Advised SQM Litio in two sanctioning proceedings before the Water Authority for alleged breaches to water rights regulations in assets relevant for its operations..
Advised Embotelladora Andina in a due diligence process of all its water rights and in the implementation of measures to fully comply with the new obligations resulting from the recent modification to the Chilean Water Rights Act.
Advised Inmobiliaria Mon Mapu in two different sanctioning procedures before the Water Authority for alleged breaches to water rights regulations. The first procedure related to project La Puntilla; and the second one related to project Almar.
Practice head
José Pedro Scagliotti; José Domingo Ilharreborde
Other key lawyers
Felipe Infante, Santiago Samaniego